Read this blog post for a look into advice to my younger self. My birthday recently passed and I found myself thinking of all the advice I wish my younger self knew.
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First and foremost, I'd like to stress that I am no expert. I am not a doctor and or professional in the medical field. I am a French woman living in America who went through postpartum depletion, had to self-diagnose myself, eventually received a diagnosis from an actual doctor and here I am telling you about my journey. Take what can serve[...]
Self-work, loving yourself, staying aligned, let alone healing can be a long road. Self-work is hard and some feelings that arise from it can be completely unwelcome, but it is what makes us grow. Our perception and acceptance of all feelings can really play a role on how we navigate our lives. For most people, the first thing they comment[...]
I've been asked this question perhaps two weeks into having a baby. It's a question that comes up over and over again and I've been adamant to answer it. Within all of our life changes, I couldn't yet explain how our relationship had changed. It had, of course, but there was so much work for us to do in multiple aspects, that I was waiting to feel more[...]
Having a baby and being a mother has involuntarily entered me in a competition game I had no idea about... I've done a good job in my life at protecting myself in enjoying daily life goals, succeeding and working with others without having to outrun someone. I've never compared my skills. Now, today, I've gotten into an uncontrollable spiral where I[...]
Sleep training is a scary term. It scared me a lot when I first heard it! But when you look into your options, have a game plan, understand the "laws of it," it becomes less heavy on our shoulders. I chose gentle sleep parenting and along the way, learned that some things are so helpful to know! TIPS FOR SLEEP TRAINING Your baby needs t[...]
Oh, the third…final…trimester…how I don't miss you. Well, maybe a little, I miss your tiny feet wiggling inside of my tummy, but I'm finally writing this post staring at your itty face sleeping on my breastfeeding pillow, which by the way is a must-have! Click here for all my baby must-haves! The reasons why I'm so late on this are: A)[...]
Hello second trimester, hello energy and a bit of ME back! First, thank you to Sparkling Mama that helped me keep up with my morning sickness during the first trimester, I was finally able to put it on the side this time around and not rely too much on it anymore! Sparkling Mama is this delicious ginger-tasting effervescent powder that you mix with[...]
It was very interesting to me to learn, after downloading five pregnancy apps after finding out I was pregnant, that for some women, the first trimester is their worst. And yes, downloading apps is the first thing I did, in case I'd miss any super vital important details on the complexity of making a human. I thought to myself, "Oh come on! how can a[...]
TO ME, THERE ARE THREE GROUPS OF WALKING BABIES: The 10 months one, the 12 months one and the 16-18 months one. Here's why I call them groups: because you get different type of moms in each one of them. The ten months mom group understands and experiences chaos before any other moms. They barely had time to pop out a baby, then it's already[...]
There's a serious baby boom! Or is it just me? Not just me...I'm sure you feel the same way! I figured with Christmas coming and all these mamas to be, it would be fun to do a present list for all the preggers girls out there, because they need extra love! Here's a few of my favorite things that would've made me a happy mama bear while pregnant: B[...]
I've tried a lot of products...like A LOT... and this is my hands-down best before-bed skincare routine that I'm not ready to give up on. Here are my favorite items and some that I use one or twice a week to keep up with texture, hydration & glow. STEP 1 (EVERY NIGHT-DAY) Elemis collagen balm - spread on your face and with a hot cloth, then rem[...]
Meltdowns and tantrums are hard to handle. I'm very big on understanding human beings and why things are the way they are. Understanding why my child is acting a certain way will help me respond the best way I can. Here are some things I've gathered that hopefully will help you navigate these stressful moments. UNDERSTAND WHAT YOUR GOAL IS My mai[...]
I remember the day I found out I was pregnant, one of the first things that crossed my mind was "Oh my god! I'm going to have to give birth." Giving birth was honestly quite terrifying to think about but I always knew I wanted to become a mom...So I kinda had to deal with it! I remember on my way to buy my second pregnancy test, because I HAD to be su[...]
Here are some of my favorite skincare products that I can't live without. All the links. All the details! I hope it helps and that you enjoy. SKINCARE: Enzyme peel If your skin is breaking out a little or just feel clustered, this is a very gentle cleansing powder. It leaves my skin really soft and slowly finishes redness and breakouts.[...]
I didn't know anything about babies before I got pregnant. They are these interesting creatures full of mystery. They need us to be there for them and I've learned little things about babies that have kept me sane in my new mommy role. I figured I'd share them with you! SKIN-TO-SKIN The first thing that happens after a baby is born[...]
I have always struggled with some anxiety throughout my life, and for those who know what that is like, you know it's really hard. Now that I'm a mom with more responsibilities, sleep deprivation and overwhelm, I can definitely admit that it's harder to cope with anxiety more than ever. I can be open and say that I've probably had one or two symptoms[...]
MOTHERHOOD IS MORE THAN A LIFESTYLE. Women: for the ones that desire to, we are born to instinctively create new lives, thanks to our bodies that know exactly how to do so. One morning you wake up next to a tiny little human being that you created for 9 months with joy, fear, prudence, excitement and hope. Isn't it just beautiful? It's a lot of work t[...]